BC

What Does BC Mean in a Text?

BC means "Before Christ," "Because," "Before Coronavirus," and "Birth Control."

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meaning of BC

"Before Christ"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition of BC

"Before Christ" is a common definition for BC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
BC
Definition:Before Christ
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Because" is another common definition for BC.
BC
Definition:Because
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Third Definition

Since the emergence of COVID-19, "Before Coronavirus" has become a common definition for BC.
BC
Definition:Before Coronavirus
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Fourth Definition

BC also means "Birth Control."
BC
Definition:Birth Control
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of BC Used in a Text

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